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Snapper recovery

Snapper research and recovery

The Snapper Recovery Package was announced by the Government of South Australia in December 2022 in response to the continued depleted status and the subsequent extended closure of the Spencer Gulf / West Coast and Gulf St Vincent Snapper stocks until 30 June 2026.

This site contains information for recreational and commercial fishers and researchers about Snapper recovery.

The current fishery closures for Snapper management will be reviewed following the next Stock Assessment Report that will be delivered in November 2025.

Improving post-release survival in Snapper

We're all responsible for ensuring released fish have the best chance of survival.

Watch the video about recent research from SARDI on using release weights and best practice handling and release techniques.

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Snapper management and biology

Contact

Contact us for more information about Snapper recovery.

SnapperRecovery@sa.gov.au
Page last reviewed: 05 Dec 2023

 

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